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# sk173227 - High CPU usage on Linux after the installation of Endpoint Security Client

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk173227 |
| Date Created | 2021-04-26 |
| Last Modified | 2021-08-05 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Endpoint Security |
| Versions | Cloud, E89.X, E88.X |
| OS | Linux |

## Symptoms

- High CPU usage and performance degradation on Linux after the installation of Endpoint Security Client with Anti Malware enabled.

## Cause

File activity inspection by clamav engine. Specifically, by the on-access scanner (/usr/bin/clamonacc)

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